You Won’t Believe These 7 Weird Laws From Around the World

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Don’t Neuter or Spay Your Dog in Norway

While neutering or spaying dogs in North America is generally accepted as the responsible thing to do as a dog owner, in Norway you’d be hard pressed to find a vet to perform such an operation. Unless there’s a valid medical or behavioral reason, dogs in Norway are legally entitled to remain intact. Emphasis is placed on responsible ownership through training as opposed to the North American practice of routinely spaying and neutering before the dog is a year old.

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